Obituaries
Rosemary Thompson
Mar 27, 2026
Rosemary Thompson of Donie, Texas passed away at the age of 74 in Waco, Texas on March 27, 2026. She was born in Duncan, Oklahoma to Elton Eugene and Florence Olive (Hamrick) Burnett on June 17, 1951.
Rosemary enjoyed cooking and reading books and being married to the love of her life Cody Thompson.
She is preceded in death by her parents...
Charles Cleve Ferguson
Mar 25, 2026
Cleve Ferguson left his earthly life on March 25, 2026 to meet his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. There to greet him was his loving parents, Mr. & Mrs. A. E. (Lola McClaran) Ferguson and his seven brothers and sisters who preceded him in death; A. E. “Hick” Ferguson, Jr., R. A. “Buddy” Ferguson, Chelsia Taylor, Lola Mae Bates, James...
Edward Leon "Dick" Massey
Mar 24, 2026
Edward Leon Massey, affectionately known to everyone as “Dick”, passed away at his home in Wortham on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 surrounded by his family and friends following a short illness with lung cancer; he was 58 years old. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, March 27, 2026 at Blair-Stubbs Funeral Home. Interment will follow in the Mexia Cemetery....
Brenda Kay McDaniel
Mar 23, 2026
Brenda Kay McDaniel, of Lost Prairie, passed away March 23, 2026 in Waco surrounded by her loving family at the age of 67. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Friday, March 27, 2026 at Blair-Stubbs Funeral Home.
Brenda was born July 3, 1958 in Mexia, Texas to Robert Lyndon and Donna Marie (Vest) Allen. She was a lifelong...
Timmie Sterling
Mar 21, 2026
Timmie Sterling, of Mexia, entered his eternal home with his Lord and Savior on March 21, 2026 from Hillcrest Hospital in Waco, TX surrounded by family and friends. He was 68 years old.
Timmie was born on January 1, 1958 in Mexia, Texas to John Earl and Maxine (Blackmon) Sterling along with his twin brother, Jimmie. He graduated from Mexia High...
Sherri Renee Brouillette
Mar 18, 2026
Sherri Renee Masters Brouillette passed away on March 18, 2026, at her parents’ home in Thornton, Texas, surrounded by her family and friends, after a courageous year-and-a-half battle with cancer. She was 53 years old.
Sherri was born on September 23, 1972, in Mexia, Texas, to Mason and Debra Masters of Thornton, Texas. She was a lifelong resident of Thornton, except...
Patricia Ann Crowder
Mar 12, 2026
Patricia Ann Crowder, a cornerstone of the Mexia community and a beloved matriarch, passed away on March 12, 2026, just shy of her 78th birthday.
Born on March 23, 1948, to Bennie and Helen Caldwell, Pat dedicated her life to her family and her career at Mexia ISD. Over 38 years of service, she became a familiar and supportive face to...
Carolyn Elaine Bolen
Mar 12, 2026
Carolyn “Elaine” Bolen of Mexia, Texas, took her final, peaceful nap on March 12, 2026, while listening to music and surrounded by the nurses who cared for her. Born in Boise, Idaho on April 29, 1944, to Wes and Carol Lyons, Elaine grew up with a big laugh, a bigger heart, and a gift for caring that shaped her whole...
Rufus Wayne Brooks
Mar 9, 2026
Rufus Wayne Brooks (Brown), 72, passed away March 9, 2026 in Mexia surrounded by his loving family. Wayne was born May 5, 1953, in Mexia, Tx. to Irma Jean Brooks and Lloyd Brown. He grew up in Mexia and graduated from Mexia High School, Class of 1971.
Wayne began working at the City of Mexia, where he held the same position...
Wilbert Stocker
Mar 7, 2026
Wilbert Stocker, 87, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2026. He was born on March 30, 1938, in Lancaster County, Kentucky, and grew up in Lexington, Kentucky.
Wilbert proudly served in the United States Air Force, where he learned the trade of electrician—skills that would shape the rest of his life. After his service, he went on to own and operate...
Dorothy Faye Calame
Feb 25, 2026
Dorothy Faye (Keathley) Calame, 81, of Wortham passed away February 26, 2026. After battling courageously to be with her family here, she has been reunited with her husband, Charles, and daughter, Lanette, in the perfection of Heaven prepared for her by our Lord and Savior.
Dorothy was born July 10th, 1944, in Corsicana, Texas, to Andrew Webb and Otsie (Fox) Keathley....
Donna Kay Carter
Feb 23, 2026
Donna passed away peacefully in the arms of her son at 2:00 a.m. on February 23, 2026, following a brief but courageous battle with cancer. Born in Booneville, MS, to the late Travis Willis Sr. and Bobbie Willis, Donna was a 1979 graduate of Trinity Christian Academy. Throughout her life, she was a dedicated worker, holding various roles ranging from...
Hannah Ann DeLong O'Donnell
Feb 17, 2026
Hannah Ann DeLong O’Donnell of Conroe, Texas, formerly of Huntsville, Texas, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2026, with her granddaughter, Britney Alisa Ann, by her side.
Graveside services will be held on March 7, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at Mexia Cemetery, 704 E. Evelyn, Mexia, Texas, with Reverend Karen Pettit of Christ Episcopal Church in Mexia, Texas, officiating, under the...
James Edward Howard
Feb 17, 2026
James Edward Howard passed away February 17, 2026 in Mexia at the age of 66. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, February 22, 2026 at Blair-Stubbs Funeral Home with Rev. Jerry Johnson officiating. Visitation with the family will be prior to the service from 2:00-3:00 p.m.
James was born on October 16, 1959 in Madisonville, Texas to...
Dorothy Mae Vinson
Feb 13, 2026
Dorothy Mae Flowers Vinson, of Coolidge, passed away on February 13, 2025 in Mexia at the age of 96. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m., Friday, February 20, 2026 in the First Methodist Church in Coolidge with Pastor Michael Hensley officiating. Visitation with the family will be prior to the service from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Interment will follow in the Coolidge...
Leslie Don Cook
Feb 11, 2026
Leslie Don Cook, 81 of Axtell Texas, passed away peacefully on February,11, 2026 in Waco, Texas after a brief illness surrounded by his wife and daughter. Leslie was born on April 20, 1944, to Alton and Ruby Lee (Prince) Cook, in Gholson, Texas. Leslie dedicated 37 years of service to TxDot and retired in 2007.
Leslie is survived by his wife...
Edward Jay "Sonny" Bowden
Feb 6, 2026
Edward Jay “Sonny” Bowden, 83, of Mexia passed away February 6, 2026 in Fort Worth surrounded by his loving family. After fighting courageously to stay with his earthly loved ones, he has been made whole in his new home prepared especially for him.
Sonny was born September 15, 1942 in Mexia, Texas to Edward Jay and Vera Mae Rogers Bowden. He...
Armando Avendano Torres
Feb 5, 2026
Armando Avendano Torres, 63, passed away on February 5, 2026 in Mexia, Texas, surrounded by his loving family. Armando was born in Piedras Negras, Mexico to Benito Torres-Lopez and Martha Avendano Torres. He worked in the oil field for many years.
Armando and Maria were married for 45 years; they were blessed with four children and five grandchildren. There was nothing...
Charlotte Darlene Morton
Jan 30, 2026
On January 30, 2026, Charlotte Darlene Morton departed her temporary dwelling place for her eternal home, which she had longed for so many years.
Darlene was born April 8, 1938 in Old Union to Charlie and Nellie Castlow Sanders. She remained in Limestone County for most of her life. She married Finis Lee (Tubby) Morton on December 10, 1955. They were...
Wanda Nell Thornton
Jan 27, 2026
Wanda Nell Thornton, 88, passed away on January 27, 2026, at her home in Mexia, surrounded by her loving family. Visitation with the family will be from 1-2:30 p.m., Friday, January 30, 2026, at Blair-Stubbs Funeral Home. A graveside service will follow at 3:00 p.m. in the Old Bethel Cemetery.
Wanda was born in Kickapoo, Texas to Cleburn and Madell (Williams)...
